16 yr old girl has ODD

kytencat

New Member
I am single mother of a 16 year old girl who has ODD. She has always been willful but in the last five months things have exploded out of control. she has runaway six times since April. Her grades are horrible and she doesn't care.

She use to have goals and aspirations, now she doesn't care about anything. She refuses to see a counselor. The police will not help, the hospital will not help because they do not think she is suicidal. She is also an insulin dependent diabetic and will not take her medications. I really don't no where to turn.
 

everywoman

Well-Known Member
I am so sorry that she is acting out. If she is Insulin dependent and won't take her medications, she is a danger to herself. Take her to the ER and tell them that!!! Or, call the police and file a PINS---or CHINS---Person/Child in need of services.
 

busywend

Well-Known Member
Welcome! This sudden change must be unnerving to say the least.

Usually, this sudden change points to drug use.

But, there are situations where a mental illness can be awakened suddenly. Has she ever taken an anti-depressant? or a mood stabilizer?
 
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